- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment focused work
- Spanish and English
About Christian
Christian Maciel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He works with adults in English and Spanish and addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment, and communication problems.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions often start by clarifying goals and small steps that feel manageable. He draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment work to help people understand how patterns develop and what to try differently.
Christian emphasizes practical skills as well as understanding. That can include learning ways to notice unhelpful thoughts, practicing new ways of relating, and building routines that reduce stress. He also helps people who face chronic health or caregiver challenges adapt coping strategies to daily life.
His work includes attention to how earlier relationships shape current reactions. That perspective is used to address feelings of emptiness, codependency, abandonment, and trust issues. He blends emotion-focused strategies with skills training when emotion regulation is a concern.
Clients can expect sessions that alternate between talking through recent problems and practicing specific techniques. His multilingual ability supports sessions in Spanish or English. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered.
Approaches used in online sessions
Christian uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy as regular parts of his work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action, which can help when avoidance or worry limit social interactions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current responses, useful for communication problems and fear of rejection.He treats the choice of method as collaborative. The first sessions are used to identify pressing problems, personal goals, and which approaches feel most helpful. Together the therapist and client decide whether to emphasize skills practice, emotion-focused exploration, or a mix of both.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce time spent traveling. Video sessions allow visual cues and role-play for social situations, while phone check-ins can be a shorter option when a quick review or lower bandwidth is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to everyday routines so therapy connects directly to daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like abandonment and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions combine practical skills and reflective conversation. He uses tools from CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment-based, and client-centered approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience providing therapy in clinical settings and private practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.